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AK03 ABU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,639 mi
Last recorded117,639 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 117,639 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (inner seal) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,261 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,100 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 100,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn around inner faces.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ODOMETER DISPLAY UNREADABLE.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,981 miles

drivers door mirror casing damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,981 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers door mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,234 miles

o/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,659 miles

Sump badly coroaded and becoming pourious

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,179 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AK03 ABU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 ABU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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